This article lists some of the events from 1973 related to the Netherlands.

Incumbents Monarch: Juliana Prime Minister: Barend Biesheuvel (until 11 May 1973), Joop den Uyl (after 11 May 1973)

Events

29 July - 1973 Dutch Grand Prix 25 November - KLM Flight 861 is hijacked on an Amsterdam to Tokyo flight. All 247 passengers on board survive.

Sports

1973 European Baseball Championship 1973 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships 1973 Amstel Gold Race 1973 European Athletics Indoor Championships 1973 Men's Hockey World Cup 1973 Tour de France

Music

List of Dutch Top 40 number-one singles of 1973

Births

3 January - Wim Meulenkamp, politician 14 February - Wendy van Eijk, politician 13 November - Hester Veltman-Kamp, politician

References